The Best Meal of the Week - BRUNCH

Sundays and brunch are synonymous in New York City, and Lincoln Square is a wonderful spot to enjoy this city staple. Not only are there several incredible neighborhood eateries that offer fantastic weekend brunch, but The Metropolitan Opera is also now open to the public on Sundays with a new special brunch offering at the Grand Tier Restaurant: Sunday Brunch at the Met.  

This season the Met Opera has opened the doors of the opera house on Sundays, allowing opera fans the chance to explore areas of the building that were previously closed off and to visit the special 50th anniversary exhibitions in Founders Hall. This popular initiative is now met with Sunday brunch at the Grand Tier Restaurant, from now through Sunday, May 7, featuring performances by rising Met stars. The brunch menu offers a $39 per person Prix Fixe, which includes endless Mionetto Prosecco cocktails, or delicious a la carte options. The Sunday Brunch is offered between 11:00am to 2:30pm with recitals by young Met artists occurring during the meal at 12:15pm and 1:30pm. For ticket reservations to Sunday Brunch at the Met, click here.

In addition to this wonderful brunch meets culture option, there are a number of great Lincoln Square restaurants that offer classic brunch menus for weekend outings. 

Atlantic Grill at 49 West 64th Street is open for brunch at 11:30am on Saturday and 10:30am on Sunday. The menu features raw bar staples as well as classic egg dishes, French toast, and other breakfast staples, each of which option comes with a brunch cocktail and your choice of organic tea or fair trade coffee.  

At 11:30am on Saturday and Sunday, Bar Boulud at 1900 Broadway offers a three-course Prix Fixe brunch menu for $32 per person. Each meal comes with a choice of pastry and coffee, plus options like fruit parfait, quiche lorraine, and nutella bread pudding, plus many more savory and sweet options.

Also at 1900 Broadway, The Smith offers a hearty brunch menu beginning at 9:00am on Saturday and Sunday. Options include delicious American staples, like steak and eggs, eggs benedict, and buttermilk pancakes, to name a few.

And, just next door Cafe Fiorello likewise offers a delicious brunch beginning at 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday. The menu features Italian spins on brunch favorites like artichoke frittatas or bella benedict. Plus, plenty of pasta and anti-pasta dishes to hit the spot! 

Boulud Sud at 20 West 64th Street is open for brunch at 11:00am on Saturday and Sunday. The menu offers "for the table" platters, as well as brunch dishes with flare like warm cinnamon monkey bread or fire roasted Turkish brunch pizza. Plus, you can also opt for a two-course or three-course Prix Fixe meal for $28 and $34 respectively. 

Rosa Mexicano at 61 Columbus Avenue is open for brunch at 11:00am on Saturday and Sunday. The menu features "for the table" options as well as individual brunch dishes with an authentic Mexican spin. Choose from options like churros French toast or Huevos Rosa and enjoy! 

Nougatine, located at 1 Central Park West, offers a refined brunch menu with classic and elegant dishes beginning at 11:30am on Sunday. Choose from dishes such as brioche French toast or sesame crusted salmon and an array of delicious brunch juices and desserts.

Many eateries in Lincoln Square are also open early for breakfast weekdays and weekends and likewise offer tasty bites. Check out our "Where to Eat in Lincoln Square" brochure here for a list of restaurants in the area, or simply visit our website's neighborhood guide to browse eateries and make brunch and breakfast plans in a truly delectable district!